You probably notice each time you go out — to the grocery store, the gas station or to the doctors, costs are up. 

Inflation has plagued everyday Americans for several years now, and while higher prices affect everyone. For so-called "ALICE households," the struggle to make ends meet is especially real. 

"ALICE" stands for "Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed," and those households are often caught in something of a middle. 

They earn more than the federal poverty level income, but they generally cannot afford basic costs of living, and often, they do not qualify for public assistance.

According to data from the United Way of Florida, as of 2022, nearly half of Florida's 8.8 million households fell below that "ALICE" threshold. Around 33% of the state's households were considered "ALICE," with another 13% below the poverty line.

But what can be done to support those "ALICE" households? And how can we make sure all Floridians stay afloat?

Guests:

• State Rep. Leonard Spencer [D], District 45, Winter Garden
• Christina Criser Jackson, President / CEO, United Way of Central Florida